Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)

Food and Drink

Lesson Notes May 28, 2024 (Vocabulary Building)

• The musician played 10 (songs / pieces of music). (NOT 10 musics)

• She played Enka as an encore.

• My neighbour’s niece is a cellist.

• Two of our performances are free, you don’t need a ticket.

• One event you will need a ticket.

• Our graduation trip had so many students that the JR Shinkansen couldn’t accommodate all of us.

• One hotel wasn’t large enough to accommodate the class trip.

Vocabulary

• Cellist; a person who plays the cello

• Accommodate; fit in with the wishes or needs of; have the space for

Food and Drink

Section 3

• Coriander is sometimes called “cilantro” (= fresh coriander)

• The seed is also called “coriander” (= ground coriander, coriander seed)

• Herbs: basil, coriander, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary

• Spices: curry, paprika, pepper, turmeric

• Condiment; mustard, ketchup, pickles, wasabi etc

• I have a pot of (fresh) rosemary.

• I put the rosemary in water and it grew roots.

• Chinese Five Spice is a spice made from five different spices.

• I have a spicy Chinese paste in my kitchen.